International Leadership of Texas, Inc.

October 21, 2020 Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 6:15 PM CDT
Meeting Notice & Mission Statement
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, timely public advance written notice (at least 72 hours before the scheduled time of the meeting) is given of the subjects to be considered by the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas (the "Board") and the Board will convene a Regular Open Meeting of the Board of Directors of International Leadership of Texas on the date and time set forth herein.

Special Notice: Public Meetings at Headquarters are Suspended Until Further Notice:
International Leadership of Texas Board of Directors will be holding its regularly scheduled public board meeting at the date and time noticed above. Members of the public will be able to watch the meeting via the link https://zoom.us/j/801651349  or by a link that will be posted on the ILTexas.org website (click the button "Board Meetings" to view any updates to this Notice).

If you would like to sign up to speak at the meeting, please send your name to board@iltexas.org, 24-Hours in advance of the noticed Meeting time so that we will be able to promote you to a panelist, which will allow you to speak with our board members.

It normally is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address and to allow any Board members not physically present to participate by live two-way video and audio feed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. However, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and the governmental and administrative responses to that Pandemic, the Board intends to conduct the Meeting via videoconference. A quorum of the Board will not be physically present at the usual Headquarters address. Neither will the presiding officer physically be present there. Nevertheless, the Meeting will be open to the public. Every effort will be made to facilitate public viewing of the Meeting while it is in progress via live video feed and, subject to limitations of the technology and logistics, to allow the usual opportunities for those who wish to speak to do so. Please access this Agenda via the ILTexas website as the time of the Meeting approaches, in order to find any additional information or updated links concerning the Meeting.

The Board hereby certifies that this notice was posted on a bulletin board or on something akin thereto or at a place readily accessible and convenient to the public at 1820 N. Glenville Dr., #100, Richardson, TX 75081, as well as online at www.ILTexas.org. The items on this Agenda may be taken in any order. The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.

/s/ Finn Simmensen, For ILTexas' Board

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Speakers
 
Board Services
  A. Guests who spoke, if any
III. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings
  A. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
    Minutes for September 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting on September 16, 2020
IV. Executive Session
  A. AUTHORIZATION
   
Closed Session for Any and All Reasons Permissible by Texas Law, including, but not limited to, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083, 551.084, pertaining to any item listed on this agenda, as permitted by applicable law. 
  B. CONSULT WITH COUNSEL
   
Consult with school counsel pursuant to Government Code 551.071.
V. Superintendent-CEO Report and Information Items
  A. SUPERINTENDENT-CEO REPORT
  B. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPORT
  C. CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER REPORT
   
Discussion of ILTexas EL Program Evaluation
   
  D. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
   
   
VI. Consent Agenda
  A. VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
   
  1. ACT TO APPROVE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF LDHS IN-PERSON STUDENTS TO LK8 DURING EARLY VOTING SEASON.
  2. ACT TO APPROVE CHANGE OF DISTRICT ADDRESS DUE TO LEASE EXPIRATION AND PURCHASE OF NEW HQ PROPERTY.
  3. ACT ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION 20201021 (CONSTRUCTION-RENOVATION CONTRACTS).
  4. ACT TO APPROVE FINAL ASYNCHRONOUS PLAN WITH INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE.
  5. ACT TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DAYS ON THE ILTEXAS ACADEMIC CALENDAR.
   
   
   
   
   
VII. Other Board Items for Discussion/Action
  A. CONSIDER/ACT ON SEPTEMBER, 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve the September, 2020 International American Education Federation (d.b.a. International Leadership of Texas) Financial Report.
   
  B. CONSIDER/ACT ON ANNUAL UPDATE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
   
Discuss/Take Action to approve Special Education Policies (no changes), and Local Procedures and Procedure Manual as prepared by the Special Populations Department to comply with requirement to file annual updates with the Texas Education Agency.
   
   
   
   
   
  C. CONSIDER/ACT TO RATIFY CONTRACTS EXECUTED BY ADMINISTRATION DURING SCHOOL YEARS 2019-2020 AND 2020-2021
   
Discuss/Take Action to ratify contracts executed by administration during the 2019-2020 School Year and during the 2020-2021 School Year to date.
  D. CONSIDER/ACT TO RATIFY 7811 UNIVERSITY HILLS PROPERTY PURCHASE
   

 

   
  E. CONSIDER/ACT TO RATIFY THE AUTHORIZATION OF RETAINING THE LAW FIRM OF GEARY, PORTER & DONOVAN TO LITIGATE 7811 UNIVERSITY HILLS MATTER
   

 

   
  F. CONSIDER/ACT ON SUPERINTENDENT-CEO CONTRACT
   
Discuss/Take Action on periodic review and renewal of Superintendent-CEO contract.
   
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting